""We have seen ICE and Border Patrol terrorize our communities, targeting responders and tearing families apart," Rebeca Armendariz, a founding member of the Rapid Response Network, said at a Thursday news conference. "While we stand in solidarity with Minnesota today, we also know that California will remain a target ... we call on the state of California to expand its commitment to this fight.""
"Volunteers with the county Rapid Response Network on Thursday spoke about violence they have experienced locally with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The network documents ICE activity, puts out alerts to the community and sends volunteers to accompany people to immigration hearings. While Santa Clara County has yet to witness the level of violence seen in Minnesota, they are pushing for the state to increase funding for immigration legal services by $50 million."
"An ICE agent fatally shot Good in her vehicle on Wednesday. According to Associated Press, Good had just dropped off her son at school and was heading home when she encountered federal agents. Videos show ICE agents approached Good's vehicle and tried to open her door. Good backed up and started to drive away when an agent opened fire. President Donald Trump's administration has claimed the agent fired in self defense, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey denounced that explanation as"
Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network volunteers described encounters with ICE and called for expanded local protections and increased state funding for immigration legal services. The network documents ICE activity, issues community alerts, and provides volunteer accompaniment to immigration hearings. Advocates urged California to add $50 million for immigration legal services. The killing of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis heightened concerns about enforcement violence. Video shows agents approaching Good's vehicle, trying to open her door, and an agent firing as she backed up and drove away. Some residents report being detained while documenting ICE activity.
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